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Hugh Jahrmes · 11-15-2013, 12:47 AM

Taken from a friends Facebook, no clue original source...

Spoiler!

Oct 7, 2017 Edmonton

After construction delays and political wrangling, Edmonton’s new arena, The Rexall Repository was officially opened a year behind schedule by Katz Group Executive Vice President of Operations and former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel. Mandel dropped the puck as the Oiler opened up another NHL season by the dropping the ceremonial puck at the start of the game with the visiting Los Angeles Kings. Despite another sell out crowd, the 410th in a row, the Oilers dropped a 4-2 decision to the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings who had played the night before in Vancouver. Former Oiler Nail Yakupov, who led the league in scoring last year, picked up right where he left off last year, scoring two goals and setting up a third. The home town Oilers’ goals were scored by David McConnor and local product Tyler Benson. Goalie Laurent Brossoit made 48 saves on the night for the Oilers. After the game, head coach Shawn Horcoff was joined by his assistant coaches Kelly Buchburger and Steve Smith to give their assessment of the game. Horcoff stated that despite having so many young players in the lineup and first overall draft picks, he “felt there was a good blend of old and new”, and it would take a bit more time for this group to “gel together”. Later, Oiler General Manager Bob Stauffer joined his coaching staff and was asked about the team’s rebuilding under his leadership. He commented that he was “only starting the second year of his vision for the team and it may take four or five more years to get things where he would like them to be”. Stauffer also says “despite the best efforts of previous GM’s, it would not be a continuation of the previous rebuilds which occurred over the last nine years”, but a new, focussed vision. He encouraged fans to continue to support the team by filling the new arena and looking to the future with anticipation as the team still was looking for a puck moving defenceman and top three center. Despite the opening night hoopla, team owner Daryl Katz was not in the building and was not available for comment as has been the case since 2008.

11-15-2013, 12:47 AM	#741
Hugh Jahrmes Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Nov 2010 Exp:	Taken from a friends Facebook, no clue original source... Spoiler! Oct 7, 2017 Edmonton After construction delays and political wrangling, Edmonton’s new arena, The Rexall Repository was officially opened a year behind schedule by Katz Group Executive Vice President of Operations and former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel. Mandel dropped the puck as the Oiler opened up another NHL season by the dropping the ceremonial puck at the start of the game with the visiting Los Angeles Kings. Despite another sell out crowd, the 410th in a row, the Oilers dropped a 4-2 decision to the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings who had played the night before in Vancouver. Former Oiler Nail Yakupov, who led the league in scoring last year, picked up right where he left off last year, scoring two goals and setting up a third. The home town Oilers’ goals were scored by David McConnor and local product Tyler Benson. Goalie Laurent Brossoit made 48 saves on the night for the Oilers. After the game, head coach Shawn Horcoff was joined by his assistant coaches Kelly Buchburger and Steve Smith to give their assessment of the game. Horcoff stated that despite having so many young players in the lineup and first overall draft picks, he “felt there was a good blend of old and new”, and it would take a bit more time for this group to “gel together”. Later, Oiler General Manager Bob Stauffer joined his coaching staff and was asked about the team’s rebuilding under his leadership. He commented that he was “only starting the second year of his vision for the team and it may take four or five more years to get things where he would like them to be”. Stauffer also says “despite the best efforts of previous GM’s, it would not be a continuation of the previous rebuilds which occurred over the last nine years”, but a new, focussed vision. He encouraged fans to continue to support the team by filling the new arena and looking to the future with anticipation as the team still was looking for a puck moving defenceman and top three center. Despite the opening night hoopla, team owner Daryl Katz was not in the building and was not available for comment as has been the case since 2008. __________________ Long time listener, first time caller. Last edited by Hugh Jahrmes; 11-15-2013 at 12:57 AM.